About the Padded Paper Mailer (honeycomb) Index
PackIndex PADD_MAILER tracks the material cost of a paper-based padded mailer with honeycomb cushioning — sustainable replacement for bubble-poly mailers.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.32 per unit | PackIndex benchmark |
| Canada | CAD converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | BRL/MXN converted |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
What a real Padded Paper Mailer (honeycomb) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex PADD_MAILER index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a padded paper mailer (honeycomb) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use PADD_MAILER as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Padded Paper Mailer (honeycomb) — this index) | $0.320 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.448 – $0.480 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the PADD_MAILER index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Padded Paper Mailer (honeycomb) — market activity since None
Since None, the PackIndex PADD_MAILER index recorded Reference value — live level available on Essential.. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The Padded Paper Mailer (honeycomb) index is driven by movements in:
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Related PACKIQ Agents
| Agent | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Analyser | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Negotiation Brief | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Invoice Audit | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
Common questions
How much does a padded paper mailer (honeycomb) cost?
The PackIndex PADD_MAILER index puts padded paper mailer (honeycomb) material cost at $0.320 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my padded paper mailer (honeycomb) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex PADD_MAILER tracks material cost only. Conversion and labour (+12–18%), overhead (+8–15%), and converter margin (+10–18%) sit on top, so delivered quotes typically land 40–50% above the index value of $0.320.
How often is the padded paper mailer (honeycomb) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the PADD_MAILER index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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